How nitrous oxide became a deadly - but legal - American addiction

29-Year-Old Left Paralyzed by Nitrous Oxide. After Relearning to Walk, She Still Has 'Dead Zones' in Her Brain

A 29-year-old woman said she became partially paralyzed after using the popular party drug nitrous oxide. Now, after relearning how to walk and suffering nerve damage, she wants to warn others against using it.

Vape Shops, Laughing Gas, And A Deadly Trend Among Young Americans

For Meg Caldwell, it was part of the background noise of college life. But it didn't stay that way. Soon, the vape shops she frequented started selling something else: small silver canisters of nitrous oxide or laughing gas.

The Surging Concern Over Legal Nitrous Oxide Use in America - The Global Herald

Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as "laughing gas," is used for a variety of purposes, including pain relief during dental procedures and as a propellant

How nitrous oxide became a deadly - but legal

Nitrous oxide – known colloquially as “laughing gas” – has many uses, from a painkiller during dental procedures to a whipping agent for canned whipped cream. While its euphoric side effects have long been known, the rise of vaping has helped create a perfect delivery vehicle for the gas – and a perfect recipe for […] The post How nitrous oxide became a deadly – but legal first appeared on News Health.